YESTERDAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2169, 27 August 1907, Page 4

YESTERDAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Press Association. AUCKLAND yesterday. The Huddart, Parker steamer Victoria, which arrived from Sydney last night, experienced mountanous sens all tho way. A largo quantity of water was shipped, but no harm was done. „ _

Thomas Rowe and Edward McDonald. waiters employed at the Commercial Travellers’ Club, quarrelled on Saturday night and fought. It is alleged McDonald stabbed Rowe with a file between the shoulders, causing a deep wound about two inches deep. A serious result is not anticipated. AlcDonald appeared at Court this morning, charged with stabbing, and was remanded. The North New Zealand Coursing Club’s meeting was concluded on Saturday. The results were:—Champion Stakes, final: R. Porter’s Lady Rosette (6pts) heat Tapper Bros. Gavotte (2pts). Supplementary Stake, final: J. AVitherbridge, junr’s Alajor (4pts) beat J. Harper’s Don (lpt). In tho Supreme Court, a decree nisi was granted in the case of Edmund Mansfield v. Lillie Birnell Alansfield and William Brodio, co-respondent. The enquiry into the Rotorua train accident was resumed to-day. Air. Baurae, solicitor, speaking for Air. Earle and himself, representing the trainmen, stated that while they felt the decision of the Bench would he more likely to give satisfaction if the proceedings were open to all persons interested, they recognised the procedure was a matter entirely for the Magistrate, and had decided that their clients would raise no further objections, being confident the witnesses would be called, so that counsel would not be left without instructions, and as far as possible every person concerned should hear whatever might he said reflecting on him or his conduct. Air. Kettle, S.AI. said ho was quite satisfied that what had been said by Air. Baume was said in tho heat of the moment : and that there was no desire to insult tho President of the Court or obstruct the proceedings. Tho examination of witnesses then proceeded. With reference to the statement by Harris, station master at Pataruru, tliat he worked sixteen hours a day, Air. Waite, district traffic manager, said Harris had been supplied with a cadet, and clerk, so that the work could be done in shifts. Harris should have been able to do his work efficiently in ton hours. Guard Lowe was responsible for tho running of tho train. He went on duty at noon, and in the ordinary course would have ceased work at 9 p.m., on arrival at Rotorua... Other evidence went to show there was nothing in the wreckage that afforded any clue to tho cause of the accident. WELLINGTON, yesterday. The High Commissioner’s dible dated London, August 24, states: Mutton ist steady', notwithstanding the fact that arrivals are increasing rapidly. There is a good demand for all qualities at prices quoted last week. Lamb: There continues to be a good demand for light weights. There is a dull sale for heavy eareases. Canterbury old, other than Canterbury ojd. There is no alteration in beef since last week. Butter is firm for best quality. The offerings of choicest New Zealand arc very small, at 106 s and 112 s ; Siberian DCs, Canadian 105 s. Cheese is quiet, but with a tendency in favour of buyers. There is no change in prices since last week. No material change in hemp ; buyers are not keen to do business. In cocksfoot seed there is no pressure to sell; only light stocks are on hand. Prices are unchanged. Tho grain market is firm. Quotations for Bradford tops 36’s (low crossbred) Is 3Jd ; 40’s (low crossbreds) Is sd; 50,’s (halfbreds) Is BJd ; 56’s- (quarterbreds) 2s Ojpl; 60’s (merinos) 2s 4d.

Replying to a deputation, which asked for extra postal facilities for Wellington, Sir Joseph Ward this afternoon stated it would bo necessary before long to go in for the pneumatic system in Wellington. This would obviate the necessity of equipping suburban offices with the paraphernalia of a big office. Such a system would probably cost between £15,000 and £20,000. Scarlet fever is still very prevalent in Wellington. Since the beginning of April 318 cases have been reported in the city. Seven cases were fatal. NAPIER, yesterday. A match has been arranged between the Napier District School old boys, and ICaiti-City thirds, at Gisborne on Saturday. The Napier boys leave by the Mokoia on Friday, and play on Saturday, returning by Sunday’s boat. The following team will represent the old boys:-—Full-back W. Holder; three-quarters, F. Holder, Israel, McKnight; five-eighths St-airmaind' (Avptain), Fitzgerald : half. Militancy; forwards, Milgrew, Brophy, Israel; wing, Emerson, Reserves J. Robinson, McKay, Constable, and Granby. WAIHI, yesterday.

A considerable amount of wreckage is reported as being washed ashore on Waihi beach. One piece, about 30 feet long, resembles the bulwarks of a steamer. WOODVILLE, vesterday.

At the .hearing of the charge of assault by Prefect on his nephew, Hope, family troubles, alleged to have been caused by the latter, were stated to be the origin of the trouble. Hope admitted he had procured a gun barrel from his room, which he intended to use in self-defence, hut Prefect got the blow .in first. The charge was reduced to one of common assault. Prefect was Sued £lO and

costs, and hound over in three sureties of £SO. ' , , Tho school has had to bo closed on account of an enidomic of measles. A Napier sydnicato begin prospecting operations on a claim adjoining that of tho Alalmraliara Company this FEILDING, yesterday. Tho Feilding Show Association intend offering £714 in prize money for the annual show on February 4th and oth, 19()3 - ca1!TKRT( )K, yesterday.

J. Limlop, chemist, has been arrested on a charge of unlawfully supplying a certain instrument to Geoigo Hully. Bail was allowed, accused in £SO- and one surety of £SO. Accused was remanded till Friday, 30th inst. . NELSON, yesterday. lAlr. A. T. Alagiiuiity has been reelected Chairman of the Education Board. . . ... The mild influenza epidemic which has attacked some thousands m tho city and district is now abating. Among the victims was Mrs. George Talbot, of Richmond, wife of file exAlayor, who celebrated her golden wedding early in the .month. CHRISTCII UR CM, yesterday. The police raided premises in Alanchestor street on Sunday, and arrested th 0 proprietor, Michael lies lop, on a charge of keeping a .sly-grog shop, and a place frequented by thieves. Anotiior man named Graham was arrested on a charge of consorting with thieves. A quantity of liquor .was seized. Several residents of the city wore found on Ah 0 premises, and their names woro taken. Accused appear in Court to-day. AIASTERTON, yes tend ay. A largo Native gathering, with festivities on a largo scale, is now proceeding at To Ore Oro pa, two miles from liore, the occasion being a trio of .baptisms of Native children. A largo number of Europeans giro pror sent. A prominent figuro is* a female toliunga of the Arawa tribe, whose incantations and supposed powers havo a great hold over tho Maoris. Order is rigorously enforced, and no liquor is allowed to be brought into the pa. Natives are present from all parts of the Island. DUNEDIN, yesterday. The Nightcaps colliery disaster claims have been settled out of Court for £2200 7s and costs. Tho widows of miners Carson and Duncan receive £9OO each, and the children of AVolsh £-ioo. Tho Otago Employers’ Association havo wired the Commissioner of Customs protesting, on behalf of the New Zealand Woollen Alanufacturers’ Association, against aniline dyes being placed on tho preferential list, as nearly all dyes used in the colony are of foreign * manufacture. The message says it means a heavy increase in the cost, and it is a very serious matter to change tho dyes. Henry F. Smith pleaded guilty to stealing explosives from Palmer’s quarry, and to burglary at Hogg and Co.’s, timber merchants, and was committed for sentence.